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What ballpark is this? Anybody?

Interesting: The precise origin of Paskert's nickname (an early 20th century moniker also applied at various times to Joe "Dode" Birmingham and Pete "Dode" Alexander) has been lost to history, but more than likely it was a dig at his perceived low intelligence. The English Dialect Dictionary, published in 1900, describes a "dode" as a "slow [witted] person," and a scattering of press accounts confirm that Paskert was considered stupid. In 1911, for example, Baseball Magazine's W. A. Phelon grouped Paskert with fellow center fielder Johnny Bates in that regard. "Certain critics declare that there is no choice between Bates and Paskert when it comes to intelligence," Phelon wrote, "that both of them are crowned with domes of elephant-tusk, and that if either of them ever thought quickly it must have been when deciding whether to take beer or ginger ale." Whatever its origin, the nickname apparently didn't bother Paskert, who often included the "Dode" in his signature. courtesy: bioproj.sabr.org/bioproj.cfm?a=v&v=l&bid=946&...

The guy bending down, looks like my bow legged uncle, John "Hans" Lobert, who played for the Phillies from 1911 to 1914. The park is probably the Baker Bowl, where the Phillies played from 1895-1938.

Answering Bobster1985 - it's Hilltop Park

Yes, it's Hilltop Park in NY. the building in the background right can still be seen (it's one of 3 similar) at 168th and Broadway. Unsure why the Phillies were playing at an AL park. Maybe the Giants played some games there.

Of course: a chew of 'baccy firmly in place.

Baseball stats for Fred Luderus here: www.baseball-reference.com/l/luderfr01.shtml

Wilson is best known for hitting 36 triples for the Pirates in 1912. This was easily the highest figure in organized baseball history. A lefthanded line drive hitter, he hit 24 of the triples in spacious Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. He also hit 31 of his 59 career home runs inside the park. The tall and taciturn Texan was a good outfielder with a strong throwing arm. With the Cardinals in 1914 he led the NL in assists and fielding percentage. He was the only National Leaguer to play the full schedule of games in 1912 and 1913, and would have been in 1914 as well but sat out the last two games to prepare for the St. Louis city series. He batted only .154 in seven Series games against the Tigers in 1909. (LRD) from www.baseballlibrary.com/ballplayers/player.php?name=Owen_...

Two whiskey advertisments (Hunter Whiskey and Green River Whiskey) on the outfield wall. Baseball players and fans were a rough bunch. Green River Whiskey - motto used since 1896 was "The Whiskey Without a Headache".

While not the infamous comedian, this Wilson played Right Field for the Pittsburgh Pirates and batted .272 with 59 RBI's in the 1909 season. See www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/features/topteams...

There's at least one other whiskey ad in this picture - just to the left of the Hunter Whiskey sign it says "Bushmills Irish Whiskey".